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A Glimpse into Washington, DC in 1913: An Incredible Scene from Center Market

Expansive view of Center Market taken from an elevated position on the northeast corner of Indiana Avenue and 7th Street NW. A statue of Major General Winfield Scott Hancock is prominnent on the right side of the image which also features pedestrians, streetcars, horse and carriages, bicycles, and automobile traffic.
Take a look at this incredible scene from Center Market in Washington, DC in 1913! See pedestrians, streetcars, horse and carriages, bicycles, and automobile traffic all in one photograph. An amazing glimpse into DC's past!
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What a cool scene from 1913.

Expansive view of Center Market taken from an elevated position on the northeast corner of Indiana Avenue and 7th Street NW. A statue of Major General Winfield Scott Hancock is prominnent on the right side of the image which also features pedestrians, streetcars, horse and carriages, bicycles, and automobile traffic.
Expansive view of Center Market taken from an elevated position on the northeast corner of Indiana Avenue and 7th Street NW. A statue of Major General Winfield Scott Hancock is prominnent on the right side of the image which also features pedestrians, streetcars, horse and carriages, bicycles, and automobile traffic.

Source: Dig DC

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